CVE-2024-11638

Name: CVE-2024-11638
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-03-10T06:15:20.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-11638 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Gtbabel WordPress plugin before 6.6.9 does not ensure that the URL to perform code analysis upon belongs to the blog which could allow unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a logged in user (such as admin) cookies by making them open a crafted URL as the request made to analysed the URL contains such cookies.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Gtbabel WordPress plugin before 6.6.9 does not ensure that the URL to perform code analysis upon belongs to the blog which could allow unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a logged in user (such as admin) cookies by making them open a crafted URL as the request made to analysed the URL contains such cookies.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gtbabel	Gtbabel	< 6.6.9

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2f20336f-e12e-4b09-bcaf-45f7249f6495/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11638?

How severe is CVE-2024-11638?

CVE-2024-11638 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11638?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST